News from across the Collegehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/socsci/news.aspx?TaxonomyKey=0/1/187/199&NewsListingOrigb_List_GoToPage=5&NewsListingOrigd_SyndicationType=1
Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukESRC PhD studentshipshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2014/12/esrc-phd-studentships.aspx
The School of Government and Society invites applications for fully-funded ESRC studentships for postgraduate research beginning in September 2015.Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2014/12/esrc-phd-studentships.aspxstudentnewsgovsocresearchnewsPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesCREESCentre for Russian European and Eurasian Studiesiddinternational development departmentINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiespolsis highlightPodcast: Corporate Social Responsibility in Developing Countries Lecturehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2014/11/corporate-social-responsibility-in-developing-countries.aspx
Speaker: Ms. Donna Guest, Senior Advisor on Southeast Asia at Institute for Human Rights and BusinessFri, 07 Nov 2014 13:57:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2014/11/corporate-social-responsibility-in-developing-countries.aspxiddinternational development departmentstudentnewsalumninewsresearchnewspodcastgovsocInternational Development Forum 2014/15Recent PhD Success Highlights Strength of POLSIS Doctoral Researchhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/11/phd-success.aspx
Sixteen doctoral students gained a PhD in the past year in POLSIS.Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/11/phd-success.aspxPOLSISpolsis highlightstudentnewsresearchnewsDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesgovsocBursaries for Postgraduate Study in POLSIS 2015/16http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/courses/scholarships-bursaries.aspx
For the Academic year 2014-15, POLSIS is pleased to offer a range of full and partial bursaries for both domestic/EU and non-EU students.Wed, 15 Oct 2014 10:28:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/courses/scholarships-bursaries.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesstudentnewsgovsocalumninewspolsis highlightInternational Development Forum, Autumn 2014http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/2014/international-development-forum/index.aspx
The International Development Forum is an initiative funded by the University of Birmingham Educational Enhancement Fund to provide an introduction to international development to students from across the University, at any level of study.Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:39:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/2014/international-development-forum/index.aspxgovsocresearchnewsalumninewsstudentnewsiddinternational development departmentStudent enhancement activityPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesPolitics societyIDD Guest Seminar Series 2014-15http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/guest-seminar-series/index.aspx
The International Development Department hosts a number of seminars throughout the autumn term which focuses on a number of different topics. The seminars are open to everyone. Listen to the latest podcasts from our recent events.Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:23:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/guest-seminar-series/index.aspxgovsocresearchnewsalumninewsstudentnewsiddinternational development departmentStudent enhancement activityNew students 2014/15The staff at the School of Government and Society look forward to meeting all new students for the start of the 2014/15 academic year. All the information you'll need for starting at the University of Birmingham can be found on our Welcome homepage.Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:20:00 GMTPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesCREESCentre for Russian European and Eurasian StudiessociologyICCSstudentnewsgovsocpolsis highlightCreating Change, Expanding Opportunity - IDD Annual Report 2013-14http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/idd/annual-report/2013-14.pdf
Welcome to a special anniversary Annual Report. Browse an overview of IDD's recent research, teaching, consultancy and publications.Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/idd/annual-report/2013-14.pdfIDD annual Reportiddinternational development departmentgovsocalumninewsstudentnewsresearchnewsPolitics societyINLOGOV MSc brochure 2014http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/degrees/inlogov-pg-courses.pdf
Read the latest MSc brochure from INLOGOV. At INLOGOV, we recognise that everyone's needs are different. To ensure that your course is right for you, we have designed our programmes with this mind and have created flexible and adaptable programmes to meet the needs of both you and your organisation.Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/degrees/inlogov-pg-courses.pdfgovsocstudentnewsINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesField Study to Istanbul: Turkish delight for IDD studentshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/idd/2013-14/tomislav-korman-field-study-mpa.aspx
This April more than 30 IDD masters students flew to Istanbul, Turkey, to participate in a field study organised with the help of IDD alumnus Dr Ali Ercan Ozgur, founder of IDEMA consulting. During this five-day study programme, more than fourteen speakers and nine host organizations shared their experience of government systems, business and public administration with the group.Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:27:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/idd/2013-14/tomislav-korman-field-study-mpa.aspxstudentnewsgovsociddinternational development departmentStudent enhancement activityIDD Fieldwork3-year PhD Studentships available in the ICCShttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2014/06/iccs-funded-phd-studentship.aspx
The Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS) was recently awarded a major grant to develop a new research stream in social neuroscience and international security, building on its vibrant research culture in the fields of trust and cooperation. As part of this project, the ICCS is seeking to appoint a series of new posts, including two new PhD studentships in the areas of Cybersecurity and Social Neuroscience and Security.Thu, 19 Jun 2014 17:41:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2014/06/iccs-funded-phd-studentship.aspxICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesresearchnewsalumninewsstudentnewsgovsocResearch profile: Dr Huw Macartneyhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/06/research-video-huw-macartney.aspx
Dr Huw Macartney is a political economist whose work is broadly concerned with the politics of banking and financial services. Huw's current research focuses on two big themes: UK and European banking reform following the global financial crisis; and depoliticisation and its relationship to the Eurozone debt crisis.Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:45:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/06/research-video-huw-macartney.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesvideoresearchnewsgovsocstudentnewsDr Huw MacartneyResearch profile: Professor Nicholas J. Wheelerhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/06/research-video-nicholas-wheeler.aspx
Professor Nicholas J. Wheeler is Professor of International Relations and Director of the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation, and Security at the University of Birmingham.Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/06/research-video-nicholas-wheeler.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesvideoresearchnewsgovsocstudentnewsProfessor Nicholas J. WheelerICCSInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecurityResearch profile: Dr Christalla Yakinthouhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/06/research-video-christalla-yakinthou.aspx
Dr Christalla Yakinthou is a political scientist specialising in conflict transformation in deeply divided and post-war countries. She has specific expertise in transitional justice, conflict within societies, and constitutional design.Thu, 19 Jun 2014 11:57:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/06/research-video-christalla-yakinthou.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesvideoresearchnewsgovsocstudentnewsDr Christalla YakinthouResearch profile: Professor Stefan Wolffhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/06/research-video-stefan-wolff.aspx
A political scientist by background, Professor Stefan Wolff specialises in the management of contemporary security challenges, especially in the prevention and settlement of ethnic conflicts and civil wars and in post-conflict state-building in deeply divided and war-torn societies.Thu, 19 Jun 2014 11:38:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/06/research-video-stefan-wolff.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesvideoProfessor Stefan WolffresearchnewsgovsocstudentnewsGuardian League Tables 2015http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2014/06/guardian-league-tables-2015.aspx
In the latest Guardian University Guide 2015 The School of Government and Society performed very well with Politics appearing in the top 5 in the Guardian Politics league table.Tue, 03 Jun 2014 16:16:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2014/06/guardian-league-tables-2015.aspxpoliticssociologyInternational RelationsgovsocstudentnewsalumninewsPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesPolitics societyCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesMA Studentship at the Institute for German Studies, University of Birminghamhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/institute-german-studies/courses/index.aspx
The Institute for German Studies at the University of Birmingham is seeking to support a one-year MA studentship in the context of the DAAD-funded project: Weltanschauungen: The German Past and the Contemporary World.Thu, 15 May 2014 14:51:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/institute-german-studies/courses/index.aspxstudentnewsgovsocIGSInstitute for German StudiesPOLSIS Department of Political Science and International Studiespolsis highlightPolitics societyIDD Guest Seminar Series 2013-14http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/guest-seminar-series/2013-14/index.aspx
The International Development Department hosts a number of seminars throughout the autumn term which focuses on a number of different topics. The seminars are open to everyone. Listen to the latest podcasts from our recent events.Tue, 29 Apr 2014 11:26:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/guest-seminar-series/2013-14/index.aspxgovsocresearchnewsalumninewsstudentnewsiddinternational development departmentStudent enhancement activityCooperation in the Contemporary World: University of Birmingham unveils latest MOOChttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2014/03/cooperation-contemporary-world-mooc.aspx
Experts from the the School of Government and Society including the International Development Department, Department of Political Science and International Studies and the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security at the University of Birmingham have introduced a free, open online course today offering a taste of higher education to learners worldwide. Registration is now live for this online course which is scheduled to start in May 2014.Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2014/03/cooperation-contemporary-world-mooc.aspxalumninewsstudentnewspolsis highlightgovsocinternational development departmentDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesInstitute for Conflict Cooperation and SecuritySchool of Government and SocietyiddICCSPOLSISinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVcentre for russian and east european studiesCREESSociology - Speed Networking Eventhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/03/sociology-careers-event.aspx
Sociology hosted a careers networking event on the (01 February 2014). This event provided current students with the opportunity to meet students who have recently graduated from Sociology at Birmingham and learn first-hand from them about the kinds of careers they have followed since then.Wed, 05 Mar 2014 14:27:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2014/03/sociology-careers-event.aspxsociologyPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesstudentnewscareersalumninewsgovsocpolsis highlightvideos and podcastsStudent enhancement activityIDD Launch New Module on Disabilityhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2014/02/module-on-disability.aspx
IDD launches new PG module in 'Disability and Development' on campus and via distance learning.Fri, 21 Feb 2014 17:19:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2014/02/module-on-disability.aspxiddinternational development departmentDisability and developmentstudentnewsFull fee bursaries available for postgraduate study in POLSIS 2014-15http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/courses/scholarships-bursaries.aspx
For the Academic year 2014-15, POLSIS is pleased to offer a range of full and partial bursaries for both domestic/EU and non-EU students. Bursaries are competitive and awarded on the basis of academic merit and the potential to achieve academic excellence.Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:45:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/courses/scholarships-bursaries.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesstudentnewspolsis highlightInternational Collaboration maphttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspx
The College of Social Sciences is proud of its extensive links with universities and other strategic partners throughout the world. Through our network of global partnerships, we engage in a wide range of activities including staff and student exchange and collaboration in research and teaching.Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:51:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspxgovsocResearch Newsalumninewsstudentnewsalumniresearchstudent exchangePartner UniversitiesteachingAmbassadorsconsultancyinternational collaborationInteractive mapSocial SciencesGovernment and SocietyUniversity of Birminghamresearchnewsinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentVideo: International students at the University of Birminghamhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/international/students/index.aspx
International students from Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia at the University of Birmingham talk about their time at Birmingham, including their experiences living in a vibrant and multicultural UK city.Tue, 10 Dec 2013 12:14:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/international/students/index.aspxinternational studentsgovsocstudentsnewsvideos and podcastsinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentStudents vote Birmingham as a top UK University for Politicshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2013/11/which-university-guide.aspx
POLSIS has been voted as one of the top departments in the country for studying Politics in the UK. The survey, carried out by Which? University Guide canvassed the views of over 16,000 students across the UK.Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:51:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2013/11/which-university-guide.aspxgovsocpolsis highlightPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesalumninewsstudentnewsINLOGOV Postgraduate Taster Dayshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/events/taster-days/index.aspx
12 December 2013 and 16 January 2014. Are you an individual planning to invest in your future with a postgraduate qualification? Or are you you an organisation planning to invest in building capacity within your organisation? If the answer is yes – then register for an INLOGOV Taster Day to find out more about what INLOGOV can offer you or your organisation.Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/events/taster-days/index.aspxINLOGOVTaster Daysinstitute of local government studiesPostgraduatestudentnewsalumninewsNew Executive Programme in Collaborative Strategy12, 13 December 2013 and 16, 17 January 2014. This module gives you the tools to develop genuinely collaborative strategies, so that your partnerships deliver better outcomes at lower cost.Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:45:00 GMTINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesExecutive ProgrammealumninewsgovsocCollaborative StrategyNew Executive Programme in Outcomes, Performance and Resources06, 07 March and 03, 04 April 2014. At a time of public sector austerity, value for money takes on a greater-than-ever priority. This course addresses key questions in efficiency and performance and shows how services can be defended against retrenchment budgeting by clear evaluation of outcomes.Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:44:00 GMTINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesOutcomesPerformance and ResourcesExecutive ProgrammealumninewsgovsocNew Executive Programme in Public Management and Leadership15, 16 May and 05, 06 June 2014. This programme will give you a firm grounding in the theories of leadership and management in the context of a fast-changing public sector. You will learn new ways of looking at old problems and gain invaluable insights from the experience of successful leaders.Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:44:00 GMTINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesExecutive ProgrammealumninewsgovsocPublic Management and LeadershipPostgraduate Open Day - 27 November 2013http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspx
The next Postgraduate Open Day will be held on Wednesday 27 November 2013. You can now book your place.Tue, 05 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspxgovsocstudentnewsalumninewsSchool of Government and Societyinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentBespoke postgraduate programmesThe Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV) is a leading provider of tailored training delivered locally to an individual local authority or group of local authorities. We can help you with any training that your authority needs.Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:16:00 GMTstudentnewsgovsocINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesUndergraduate Open Day: 26 October 2013http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspx
Our Undergraduate Open Days offer you the perfect opportunity to hear first-hand from our current undergraduates and teaching staff about living and learning at Birmingham.Tue, 22 Oct 2013 11:18:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspxgovsocstudentnewsalumninewsundergraduate open daysUndergraduate Student Exchange and Year Abroadhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/year-abroad.aspx
The University of Birmingham is committed to producing global citizens by providing students with as many opportunities as possible internationalise their degree. Each year from within POLSIS up to a quarter of our students have the opportunity to complete a year abroad as part of their degree program and benefit tremendously from increased confidence and different academic perspective of having studied a politics based degree in a foreign country.Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/year-abroad.aspxstudentnewsalumninewsgovsocPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesSchool of Government and SocietyUndergraduateYear abroadpolsis highlightUndergraduate Open Day: 26 October 2013http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspx
Our Undergraduate Open Days offer you the perfect opportunity to hear first-hand from our current undergraduates and teaching staff about living and learning at Birmingham.Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspxgovsocstudentnewsalumninewsundergraduate open daysBlog: Fast scholarship is not always good scholarship: relevant research requires more than an online presence.http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2013/10/11/fast-scholarship-is-not-always-good-scholarship/
Written by Catherine Durose and Katherine Tonkiss. Blogging and social media are tools to facilitate engagement, but are they in danger of being treated as ends in themselves? Catherine Durose and Katherine Tonkiss argue for more awareness on how the research process can democratise knowledge. Rather than quickly responding to recent events, scholars should look towards sustained engagement with the participants of research and those affected by it.Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:31:00 GMThttp://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2013/10/11/fast-scholarship-is-not-always-good-scholarship/BlogINLOGOVLSECatherine DuroseKatherine Tonkissinstitute of local government studiesresearchnewsgovsocVideo: Saving Humans: Risk, Intervention, Survivalhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/ias/saving-humans/index.aspx
'Saving Humans' is an innovative and timely theme which consolidates existing University research agendas, provides opportunities for creating novel and exciting partnerships, transcends divides between arts, social sciences and natural sciences and, most importantly, addresses broader issues of social, political and moral concern for humanity's future.Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:35:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/ias/saving-humans/index.aspxgovsociddPOLSISresearchnewsalumninewsstudentnewsProfessor Paul JacksonProfessor Nicholas Wheelervideovideos and podcastsinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesinternational development departmentJamie Vickery, International Political Economy MAhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/polsis/2012-13/jamie-vickery-loyalty-discount.aspx
From my undergraduate experience, I already knew that the level of support that I would receive from the department would be high and I was also excited about the introduction of environmental governance and climate change politics modules (the political area that I did eventually want to focus on) helped to persuade me to come back.Thu, 10 Oct 2013 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/polsis/2012-13/jamie-vickery-loyalty-discount.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesPostgraduateInternational political economyalumninewsstudentnewsNeema Begum, Political Science (British Politics and the State) MAhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/polsis/2012-13/neema-begum-loyalty-discount.aspx
After completing my undergraduate degree in Political Science and International Relations at POLSIS, I chose to continue studying at Birmingham at postgraduate level. I knew that by studying with POLSIS, I would continue to be challenged and encouraged in my studies; I also knew that I would benefit from both the expertise within the department and from the excellent academic teaching and a solid research base.Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:58:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/polsis/2012-13/neema-begum-loyalty-discount.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesPostgraduateInternational RelationsstudentnewsalumninewsPOLSIS Bursary: Edward Li, International Relations (Contemporary Asia-Pacific) MAhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/polsis/2012-13/edward-li-bursary.aspx
I chose to study with POLSIS as the University of Birmingham has a rather high ranking in the subject field of Political Science. Before I applied to Birmingham I also read about the profiles of the professors and lecturers on the POLSIS website and learned that they have brilliant qualifications and experiences.Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/polsis/2012-13/edward-li-bursary.aspxPOLSISbursaryDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesPostgraduatestudentnewsalumninewsgovsocpolsis highlightMegan Baxter, International Relations (Gender) MAhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/polsis/2012-13/megan-baxter-loyalty-discount.aspx
In addition to the full fee bursary that POLSIS offer, in 2013 we were also able to offer a £500 Masters fee reduction to a small number of final year Birmingham POLSIS students who had applied for postgraduate study with POLSIS. Megan Baxter(BA History and Political Science) was one of the recipients of this fee discount and is now studying for an MA in International Relations (Gender).Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/polsis/2012-13/megan-baxter-loyalty-discount.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesPostgraduateBlog: Closing the loop: bridging the gap between provision and implementation of feedbackhttp://polsis.org/2013/10/08/closing-the-loop-bridging-the-gap-between-provision-and-implementation-of-feedback/
'Closing the loop: bridging the gap between provision and implementation of feedback' is a project funded by a Higher Education Academy collaborative Teaching Development Grant. Running from June 2013 through December 2014, it brings together four researchers – Dr Helen Williams, Dr Bettina Renz, Dr Nicola Smith and Dr Hardeep Basra – in the politics departments at the University of Nottingham and the University of Birmingham.Wed, 09 Oct 2013 08:57:00 GMThttp://polsis.org/2013/10/08/closing-the-loop-bridging-the-gap-between-provision-and-implementation-of-feedback/BlogPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesresearchnewsstudentnewsgovsocExecutive Programme in Strategic Commissioning (5 day course)http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/events/accredited-short-courses/strategic-commissioning.aspx
3, 4 and 5 March and 28, 29 April 2014. This Executive Programme in Strategic Commissioning focuses directly on the current challenge of coping with public service funding cuts at a time of rising service needs and expectations.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/events/accredited-short-courses/strategic-commissioning.aspxINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesstrategic commissioningExecutive development programmesstudentnewsalumninewsGlobal ranking reinforces Birmingham's position as a world-class universityhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/09/10-Sept-Global-ranking-reinforces-Birminghams-position-as-a-world-class-university.aspx
The University of Birmingham has made an impressive 15 place rise to 62nd in this year's QS World University Rankings, cementing its position in the top 100 universities globally and placing it 10th in the UK.Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:37:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/09/10-Sept-Global-ranking-reinforces-Birminghams-position-as-a-world-class-university.aspxgovsocstudentnewsalumninewsinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentVideo: Masters degrees by distance learning at IDDhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/distance-learning.aspx
Study with the International Development Department (IDD) from anywhere in the world with practitioners in government, civil society and the private sector, as well as with people new to development.Fri, 23 Aug 2013 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/distance-learning.aspxidddistance learninggovsocstudentnewsalumninewsinternational development departmentvideos and podcastsVideo: Study a Masters degree at IDDhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/courses/masters.aspx
The International Development Department (IDD) offers three main programmes of study with a number of pathways giving you a wide range of options to address your specific needs and interests.Fri, 23 Aug 2013 11:31:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/courses/masters.aspxinternational development departmentvideos and podcastsiddstudentnewsalumninewsgovsocStudent funding opportunitieshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/funding/student-funding-opportunities.aspx
Study with us at Birmingham and you'll have the opportunity to access a range of funding and bursaries to enhance your student experience!Wed, 31 Jul 2013 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/funding/student-funding-opportunities.aspxgovsocstudentnewsalumninewsSchool of Government and Societyfundinginstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentStudent report: Nipa Ghosh, Summer School in Prague on the subject of Crime, Law and Psychology, Prague, July 2013http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/2012-13/ghosh-nipa-report.aspx
The summer school engendered a systematic learning of a topic that is not taught traditionally as part of the syllabus of a law degree. Undergraduates, post-graduates and doctoral candidates from all over the world from various disciplines, cultivated an abundance of ideas, discourse and learning styles which would not have been obtainable in any other setting.Wed, 31 Jul 2013 12:25:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/2012-13/ghosh-nipa-report.aspxStudent experience reportCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesstudentnewsgovsocStudent report: Eleanor Johnston, Internship at the GUIDE Consultancy (2013)http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/eleanor-johnston-report.aspx
This summer, having just finished my Second year in Political Science, I had the fantastic opportunity to intern at GUIDE, a public affairs/ Government relations company in London. I was lucky enough to arrange the internship having been mentored on the university's mentor scheme.Wed, 31 Jul 2013 12:25:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/eleanor-johnston-report.aspxgovsocstudentnewsPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesUpgrading Your Existing Postgraduate Qualificationhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/courses/upgrading-qualification.aspx
You can upgrade your existing postgraduate qualifications with us to study for either a Masters, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate or one-off accredited modules.Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:23:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/courses/upgrading-qualification.aspxgovsocINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesalumninewsstudentnewsMasters taught module: Germany's Foreign Policyhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/govsoc/modules/germanys-foreign-policy.aspx
Germany's foreign policy has undergone significant changes since 1989. Once described as being guided by a general "culture of restraint" and a set of firm bonds with its European neighbours, recent events have called these traditional parameters of Germany's post-WW II foreign policy into question...Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:52:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/govsoc/modules/germanys-foreign-policy.aspxstudentnewsPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesmoduleMasters taught module: Foreign Policy Analysishttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/govsoc/modules/foreign-policy-analysis.aspx
The course serves as an introduction to ways of thinking critically about foreign policy analysis. The content of the course shall help students to unlock the 'black box' of the state in international affairs and to dismantle the state into a set of institutions and agents whilst considering their respective influence on foreign policy making.Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:52:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/govsoc/modules/foreign-policy-analysis.aspxstudentnewsPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesmoduleINLOGOV Postgraduate programmeshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/courses/index.aspx
Build a new career with an MSc from the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV). Our programmes provide a challenging and inspiring study experience for both existing and aspiring practitioners in local public and voluntary sector organisations. They equip participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to develop their careers and to make a significant contribution within the fast-changing world of public service.Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/courses/index.aspxstudentnewsgovsocINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesBlog: Reflecting on the doctoral take-overhttp://inlogov.wordpress.com/2013/07/19/doctoral-take-over/
Over the last ten days the INLOGOV blog has reflected some of the great talent we currently have within our PhD cohort. INLOGOV has 28 students, a quarter of which are part time and working in public service. We like to think this gives a distinct flavour to our programme. The blog over recent days profiled some of the great work among current students and reflections from previous INLOGOV graduates of our doctoral programme.Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:58:00 GMThttp://inlogov.wordpress.com/2013/07/19/doctoral-take-over/researchnewsalumninewsINLOGOVgovsocstudentnewsinstitute of local government studiesBlogInternational Collaboration maphttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspx
The College of Social Sciences is proud of its extensive links with universities and other strategic partners throughout the world. Through our network of global partnerships, we engage in a wide range of activities including staff and student exchange and collaboration in research and teaching.Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspxgovsocResearch Newsalumninewsstudentnewsalumniresearchstudent exchangePartner UniversitiesteachingAmbassadorsconsultancyinternational collaborationInteractive mapSocial SciencesGovernment and SocietyUniversity of Birminghaminstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentUndergraduate clearing 2013We have a limited number of places available to students through clearing, for those looking to begin their studies in 2013. Places are available to students from the UK/EU and to international students, find out if you might be eligible and the process for applying.Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:27:00 GMTgovsocUndergraduatestudentnewsclearinginstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentLatest research: Saving Humans: Risk, Intervention, Survivalhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/ias/saving-humans/index.aspx
'Saving Humans' is an innovative and timely theme which consolidates existing University research agendas, provides opportunities for creating novel and exciting partnerships, transcends divides between arts, social sciences and natural sciences and, most importantly, addresses broader issues of social, political and moral concern for humanity's future.Mon, 01 Jul 2013 13:55:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/ias/saving-humans/index.aspxgovsociddPOLSISresearchnewsalumninewsstudentnewsProfessor Paul JacksonProfessor Nicholas Wheelerinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesinternational development departmentVideo: POLSIS Departmental Overview, Contact time and Academic Staffhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/teaching/index.aspx
Head of POLSIS Dr David Dunn gives an overview of the Department of Political Science and International Studies and what you can expect when studying in POLSIS including careers, student activities,contact time and academic staff.Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/teaching/index.aspxgovsocstudentnewsPOLSISvideos and podcastsGuardian League Tables 2014http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2013/06/guardian-league-tables-2014.aspx
In the latest Guardian University Guide 2014 Birmingham ranked 15th out of 128 institutions surveyed. The School of Government and Society performed well both with Politics and Sociology appearing in the top 10 in their respective fields.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:46:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2013/06/guardian-league-tables-2014.aspxpoliticssociologyInternational Relationsgovsocstudentnewsalumninewsinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentStudent profile: Jose Van Oosten, MSc International Developmenthttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/idd/2012-13/jose-van-oosten-msc-idd.aspx
I chose to study at Birmingham because for me it offered a great balance between being at the heart of a dynamic city, having a really large campus, a really large university with lots of activities, the politics department which I'm involved in is in the top ten of the country and of course, Birmingham is in the top three of the British University sports rankings, which is a big seller for me.Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/idd/2012-13/jose-van-oosten-msc-idd.aspxgovsocstudentnewsalumninewsiddinternational development departmentNew Masters degree: MSc Global Cooperation and Securityhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/govsoc/global-cooperation-security.aspx
This exciting degree programme is offered exclusively through the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS), comprised of a number of leading scholars in the field of security who regularly produce cutting edge, internationally renowned research.Tue, 21 May 2013 08:54:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/govsoc/global-cooperation-security.aspxGlobal Cooperation and Security MScICCSInstitute for ConflictCooperation and SecurityTheories of Global CooperationGlobal Cooperation in PracticeTransforming Conflict in Global PoliticsmastersPostgraduateinternationalconflict transformationgovsocstudentnewsalumninewsinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentBirmingham Teaching Heroes: Luis Cabrerahttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2013/03/luis-cabrera.aspx
Experts who are shaping the world for future generations. With you.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:09:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2013/03/luis-cabrera.aspxLuis CabreraTeaching and learningPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesSchool of Government and Societygovsocstudentnewsresearchnewsvideos and podcastsinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOViddinternational development departmentBirmingham and Yale to establish global justice programme in Indiahttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspx
The University of Birmingham is joining forces with Yale to support the development of a pioneering global justice programme at the University of Delhi.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspxgovsocresearchnewsstudentnewsalumninewsglobal justiceGovernment and Societyinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentStudent profile: Felix Cairns, International Model NATO Conference 2013http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/felix-cairns-model-nato.aspx
All delegations stayed in the same hotel, so were advised to remain "in-role" throughout the conference. And we found ourselves becoming embroiled in fascinating debates over meals and drinks with some very capable students from universities across America, Canada and Europe. It became evident to me that diplomacy requires a constant engagement in and consideration for major world issues, and that productive discussion can occur anywhere, from the formal debates in the conference, to the less formal encounters in lifts and at the bar!Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:54:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/felix-cairns-model-nato.aspxPOLSISPolitical Science and International StudiespoliticsInternational RelationsModel NATOstudentnewsgovsocinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentStudent profile: Brami Van Crombrugge, International Model NATO Conference 2013http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/brami-van-crombrugge-model-nato.aspx
The general aura that surrounded the ongoing debates in the Defense Planning Group was indescribable. While certain delegates were returning to their 2nd/3rd Model NATO conference, others (such as Felix and I) were experiencing our very first. It was an absolute honour to be part of such an invaluable event and to be able to learn from such a diverse variety of students.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:45:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/brami-van-crombrugge-model-nato.aspxPOLSISPolitical Science adn International StudiesInternational RelationsSpanishpoliticsModel NATOgovsocstudentnewsinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentProfile: Ioana-Cristina Moraru, Human Rights Internship, Argentinahttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/ioana-cristina-moraru.aspx
Iona-Cristina's two month placement focused primarily on practical work within the Fundacion Ciudadanos del Mundo organisation in Argentina.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/ioana-cristina-moraru.aspxgovsocPOLSISInternational RelationspoliticsInternational Relations and political Science BAUndergraduateemployabilitycareersinternshipstudentnewsProfile: Sociology 'Prize Pitch' Video Projecthttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/sociology-prize-pitch-video-project.aspx
The aim of this project was to boost the employability, presentation skills and confidence of undergraduate Sociology students.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/sociology-prize-pitch-video-project.aspxPOLSISsociologyBAstudentnewsProfile: Ayesha Harris, Microfinance Internship, Opportunity International, Pietermaritzburg, South Africahttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/ayesha-harris.aspx
During the internship Ayesha's role was to create factsheets that would enable head office and the branch managers to better understand the characteristics of the small businesses that they lend to. She analysed data from the client applications as well as their stock information and loan data.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/2012-13/ayesha-harris.aspxCREESEPSEEuropean Politics Society and EconomicsUndergraduateBSccentre for russian and east european studiesstudentnewsgovsocinternshipcareersPOLSIS Postgraduate inductionhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/welcome/index.aspx
Induction for all new postgraduate students to POLSIS will take place from 10.00am 21 September 2012, in the Muirhead Tower Lecture Theatre G15, by Starbucks. From Monday 17th September, please pick up information about your degree programme from room 350 3rd floor Muirhead Tower.Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/welcome/index.aspxPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesVideo: PhD Doctoral Reseach at INLOGOVhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/courses/doctoral-research.aspx
Stephen Jeffares discusses studying doctoral research at the Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham.Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:34:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/courses/doctoral-research.aspxstudentnewsINLOGOVinstitute of local government studiesvideos and podcastsvideosresearchnewsAlumni video profile: Christophe Laarman, MSc Contemporary Russian and East European Studies (2011)http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/alumni/profiles/christophe-laarman.aspx
Christophe Laarman describes his experience of studying an MSc in Contemporary Russian and East European Studies at the Centre for Russian and East European Studies, University of Birmingham during his recent graduation.Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:41:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/alumni/profiles/christophe-laarman.aspxgovsocalumninewsvideos and podcastsvideosmasterscontemporary russian and east european studiesCREEScentre for russian and east european studiesstudentnewsPostgraduatePhD Studentship in German at the Institute of German StudiesThe Institute of German Studies at the University of Birmingham is seeking to support a three-year PhD Studentship in the context of the DAAD-funded project: 'Weltanschauungen: The German Past and the Contemporary World' .Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:14:00 GMTstudentnewsIGSgerman studiesstudentshipPostgraduate Open Day - 07 February 2012http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/visit/pg-opendays.aspx
Our next Postgraduate Open Day will be held on Tuesday 07 February 2012.The Postgraduate Open Day gives you the opportunity to talk to the experts and find out more about the wide portfolio of taught and research opportunities available to you at the University of Birmingham. Whatever stage you are at with your career, a visit to the Postgraduate Open Day will clarify your options and help you plan your next step.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:48:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/visit/pg-opendays.aspxbusinessEconomicsmarketingmanagementaccounting-financegovsocinstitute of local government studiesINLOGOVPOLSISDepartment of Political Science and International Studiesiddinternational development departmentSharing Knowledge, Shaping Futureshttp://www.download.bham.ac.uk/idd/pdfs/sharing-knowledge-shaping-futures/0.html
Browse an overview of IDD's recent research, teaching, consultancy and publications.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:17:00 GMThttp://www.download.bham.ac.uk/idd/pdfs/sharing-knowledge-shaping-futures/0.htmlinternational development departmentidd